My eldest son tells me all of the time that I am totally behind the times. Some fashion trends come and go without me even noticing. My wardrobe is more "classic" than "edgy." But I will admit that some days it seems more frumpy than anything else.
Apparently, cake in a mug is another trend that passed me by. I think perhaps they have been around for quite some time...years even...without my having tried to make any. Luckily, the
Secret Recipe Club stepped in to help rectify this gross omission in my menu repertoire. This month, I was assigned Megan's blog,
Cooking Whims where I found the cakes. In mugs.
I made one while the kids were in school to see how it would turn out. My second son, the Thinker is always the first one home, so I let him be my guinea pig. Later that night, I made a few more and then let the Thinker make one for himself. He had a hard time reading my recipe. He couldn't see how a "T" and a "t" meant different measures. Then, after he'd grumbled through mixing the ingredients, he announced that his cake hadn't turned out. I looked into his mug and inquired when he was going to cook it. He got a sheepish look on his face and said, "I though the instructions said to stir it for one minute!" Teaching teens to cook can be a real process....
And one other thing. If you want to have a tidy looking mug, mix the ingredients in a separate bowl before cooking. As you can see from the above photo, things slosh.
Cake in a Mug (adapted from
this recipe)
2 Tbsp self rising flour
2 Tbsp cocoa
2 Tbsp sugar
1/8 tsp salt
2 Tbsp milk
2 Tbsp vanilla yogurt
2 tsp oil
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Mix all ingredients in a mug. Microwave for 1 minute. Let sit until cool enough to eat. Top with whipped cream or ice cream.
38 comments:
Looks like fun! Don't get me started on the trying to cook with teens. Oy!
I'm so glad you chose the cake in a mug recipe! I use it whenever I crave some cake, but can't/shouldn't make a whole one :)
haha - I love your son's baking experience! This looks great!
I LOVE this idea! So I must have been under a log, too, because I wasn't familiar with Cake-in-a-Mug until just now. Pure genius...
That looks yummy! I'll have to try it.
That makes me feel better because I still haven't made any either! And I hear you on the frumpy wardrobe thing!
Looks like a fun activity to do with kids...thanks for the tip to mix in another bowl first:-) I'm thinking one of these would be great to "try out" before the kids get home from school:-) Great SRC post!!!
I love these, such a perfect thing for when you just want a little something sweet
Mal @ The Chic Geek
I saw this a long time ago but never made it. I'm making this for sure, the kids will love it! Thanks!
I've made one of these before. It's so much fun. One pot cooking at its best.
Don't worry, I haven't tried a cake in a mug recipe yet, either! :) Cooking with kids is so much fun! :)
How easy and fun! Warm chocolate cake in a mug..yummm!
Looks great! It's so convenient it's dangerous
I had also been hearing about these lately. I actually tried one and it wasn't very good. Yours is different so will give it a try soon!!!
WOW! this sounds yummy and so simple...PLUS an easy way to get a "fix" in a single serving without the temptation to keep going back for more
Don't feel bad...I've never made a cake in a mug either. BUT - you have made it look GOOD!!! I must try this...thanks! Have a great week. xo
I've seen these before but have never tried it myself... Maybe for a treat tonight? ;)
What a neat idea! I've seen recipes for mug cakes before, but never tried them. This looks positively mouthwatering!
Looks awesome! I've always been tempted to make one of these mug cakes but I'm scared it'll be TOO easy and will become a habit :p
It looks delicious! I've seen the cakes in mugs, but I've not tried them....it could be dangerous. Delicious, but dangerous!
This looks so yummy, Kristen! I have not tried cakes in mugs yet, but I am sure they taste awesome! Thanks for sharing this :)
This would be perfect to teach to my kids in the baking class! What fun :)!
I've always wanted to try the cake-in-a-mug thing but I'm kind of worried that once I find out how easy it is, I'll never stop making them!
One of our readers sent me a private message a few weeks back saying that her mother had found 'cake in a mug" kits at Sam's Club that they tried. She said the chocolate flavors were the best but homemade is probably healthier and tastier I imagine.
I only made cake in a mug for the first time about 10 days ago...so I am obviously behind as well. This looks delicious, particularly with the dose of whipped cream on top!
I to must be behind the times, because I have yet to make cake in a mug. I've seen it on several blogs and thought about making one though! :) Yours looks delicious.
I'm really excited to try it, baking in a mug sounds like a pretty good idea
That just looks heavenly! I've always wanted to make a cake in a mug but never have. I need too!!!
Looks so delicious! I have always wanted to try this! Thanks for a great recipe!!
I have done the experiment and I know it is a success. It looks delicious Kristen!
Just jotted down on a note and will try tonight after dinner! This sounds so easy and unbelievable. I can't wait to try this!!
Oh I need to try this! Looks delish!
Came back to drool over this some more. I have never tried doing this but it just looks so fun. And you are so NOT frumpy!!
I love a cake in a mug. It is easy, delicious and can full fill that mid-night chocolate craving. Yum ...
this makes me miss having a microwave!
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Have a Great Day :)
I am behind the times too, but I still want to try this cake in a mug!! Yum!
Lol, I am behind on the times too because I tried my first mug creation the other day (shh don't tell anyone, but its my post for tomorrow!). This chocolaty cake sounds sinful and I love that it uses yogurt.
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